Category Archives: News

Decatur to Host 16th Annual "Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11" Car and Bike Show on September 8
September 4, 2024 - The 16th annual "Cruise 11 to Remember 9-11" event will take place on Sunday, September 8, at Decatur's Central Park, featuring a car and bike show, entertainment, food, and a reme...
Sep 4, 2024

Decatur's Rotary Park to Host USA Softball Men's E/Rec Slowpitch Northern National Championship
September 4, 2024 - The Decatur Park District has announced that Rotary Park will host the USA Softball Men's E/Rec Slowpitch Northern National Championship from September 6th to September 8th. The ch...
Sep 4, 2024

Memorial Health to offer free prostate cancer screenings Sept. 13th
September 4, 2024 - Memorial Health, in collaboration with SIU Medicine and Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, is providing free prostate cancer screenings on Friday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p...
Sep 4, 2024

LISTEN: Rikki Parker on Thee Morris Code
September 4, 2024- Rikki Parker from the Children's Museum of IL joined host Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about upcoming events and the impact of internships ...
Sep 4, 2024

U of I Extension offering Master Gardener fall training
September 4, 2024 -The U of I Extension Master Gardeners are offering fall training opportunities beginning this month. Master Gardeners are volunteers who provide unbiased, research-based information...
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LISTEN: Crossing Healthcare's Tanya Andricks on Byers and Co
September 4, 2024 - Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about optimism from young people, music, health screenings, and street drug trends. Listen to the podcast now!
Sep 4, 2024

LISTEN: Millikin's Matthew Flaten and MU student Olivia Swords on Byers & Co
September 4, 2024 - Matthew Flaten of Millikin University and MU student, Olivia Swords joined Byers & Co to talk about Olivia's path from Mt. Zion to being featured in the "Made it Millikin" seri...
Sep 4, 2024

LISTEN: SIU Medicine's Dr. Robert Blackwell on Byers & Co
September 4, 2024 - Dr. Robert Blackwell of SIU Medicine joined Byers & Co to talk about a free prostate cancer screening clinic on the campus of DMH and the importance of early detection. Listen ...
Sep 4, 2024

LISTEN: Park District's Clay Gerhard on Byers & Co
September 4, 2024 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about dealing with vandalism, Devon shows, art classes, the DISC, dance, and zoo events. Listen to the podca...
Sep 4, 2024

City Council advances Garfield Ave bridge repair, approves updated Animal Cruelty ordinance
September 3, 2024 - The Decatur City Council approved final design services for the repair of the Garfield Ave bridge, and updated the Animal Cruelty ordinance to further protect pets and animals. On ...
Sep 3, 2024